hate crimes in the US are still prevalent. Ignorance towards gays, minorities, the homeless, the poor is really bothering me. I have a bohemian perspective in life, I give everyone with respect & see everyone as human beings out making a living, surviving.
2006-06-20 12:45:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
"Just because it isn't right for you, doesn't make it Wrong". When people understand what this really means, they'll be one step closer to understanding that diversity is what makes us all so great!
2006-06-20 13:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Helzabet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hate is taught. I'm Canadian, and was raised in Toronto in a very diverse environment, so have a very healthy attitude towards all people. My husband, on the other hand, was raised in a small farming town and used to think gay and Paki jokes were the height of humour. Now that we've been married for several years, he has come to see that his "hate" was based on ignorance (we have exactly 7 black people in town, and no Asians or Hispanics or East Indians live here). It has been a very rewarding experience to see the changes in him - he no longer makes racist jokes and, to my surprise and delight, he voted "Yes" in a recent poll on whether gays and lesbians should be allowed to marry.
If he can change like that at the age of 43, anyone can. It's all about education and understanding and the discarding of our parents' or grandparents' prejudices. When you hear a racist or homophobic "joke" or comment, you need to speak up. Keeping silent perpetuates the ignorance and hatred.
2006-06-20 12:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Samlet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man that was a good question, probably one of the best questions; however, there is not much one can do about HATE CRIMES. It existed since the dawn of civilization and likewise will be for centuries to come. The best approach is to treat everyone equally, with mutual respect and go about your business. But sometimes respecting and treating people equally doesn't work. A good example, other day this black was beating to death by some white guys, and they left a note that says we kill him because he was black.
Anyways! very good question and I'm glad you asked it.
2006-06-20 12:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing at all. Most of the so-called hate crimes laws are one-sided and being used to persecute people who stand up for their rights and speak out against things like the homosexuals and all. And yet when the homosexuals deliberately target straight people this law is never used, so it is a worthless one-sided law that is not fairly used for everyone
2006-06-20 12:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off we have to accept that hate crimes are not just committed by whites against other ethnic groups. Why is it not a hate crime when an African-American openly targets a white person simply because they are white? Just because blacks were discriminated against for too long doesn't give them the right to visit violence on someone for racial reasons. Until this double standard is corrected, I don't think we will truly curtail hate crimes.
2006-06-20 12:53:20 · answer #5 · answered by jimel71898 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any longer something being executed to circumvent it. how are you able to circumvent a hate crime? The police can deter financial corporation robberies by making use of extra patrol around banks, stakeouts, etc. they could ward off domicile burglaries by making use of putting undeniable clothing officers in neighborhoods in the process the day. yet there is not any longer something that they could realistically do a pair of hate crime except you assign a police officer to each individual.
2016-10-31 05:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have changed my view since looking at that movie on lifetime last night about the guy named Gwen that was killed savagely because he was born with a female brain and male body.It was so sad.I don't want anyone to be hurt like that again.No human being should be killed because they are different.I don't have to accept their views,but I need to love them as a human.
2006-06-20 12:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am kind and respectful to others. I love animals. I teach my children to be understanding of people's differences.
2006-06-20 12:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by rice puddin' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate crimes are always going to exist. What exactly to you expect any1 to do about it?
2006-06-20 12:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Lemons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stop one person from doing hate crimes..myself. I can't control what others do, but I can stop one person.
2006-06-20 12:57:40 · answer #10 · answered by indiebaptist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋